Bridge of sighs
Description:
The Bridge of Sighs is an ancient arched bridge located in Venice, Italy. The bridge is very beautiful and is very popular among tourists.
The bridge of sighs is thrown across the Palace Canal. It connects the Doge's Palace, where the city court was formerly located, and the building of the former Venetian prison. The bridge got its name just because of the sorrowful sighs of convicted criminals who were sent to serve their imprisonment.
However, despite the sad history of the origin of the name, the architecture of the bridge can not be called gloomy. The Bridge of Sighs was built in 1602 under the direction of the architect Antonio Conti, who richly decorated his creation with baroque carvings and white marble. The bridge looks very light and airy.
Today, the Bridge of Sighs is one of the most romantic attractions of Venice and the most popular place for dates. According to local legends, a couple kissing on this bridge will never break up. In addition, the Bridge of Sighs enjoys a special love of tourists - it is really very beautiful, and rarely a city tour is complete without a visit to it.